© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Fen
29 (1940) year| Aluminium | 1.10 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1912-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 29 (1940) |
| Calendar | Chinese republican |
| Value | 5 Fen (0.05) |
| Currency | Yuan (1912-1948) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.10 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Ancient Chinese spade money surrounded by a decorative border.
Script: Chinese
Lettering: 貝齊
Translation: Qi Bei
Edge
Plain
Comment
The spade represented is an issue of the State of Han issue during the Warring States period, cast circa 350-250 BC.Interesting fact
The 5 Fen 29 (1940) coin was issued during the Republican era in China, which was a time of great political and social change in the country. The coin features a portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China, on one side, and the Chinese characters for "Five Fen" on the other. Aluminum was a relatively new material for coins at the time, and its use in the production of this coin reflects the country's efforts to modernize its currency and economy. Despite its small denomination, the 5 Fen 29 (1940) coin is a valuable collector's item today, with some mint-condition coins selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 (1940) | 350000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Fen 29 (1940) coin.
